Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust
Physical Health and Wellbeing Nurse RMN
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- To carry out health and wellbeing assessments and interventions within a clinic setting, in the community or patients’ homes as required.
- To address the health and wellbeing needs of patients experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis or At-Risk Mental State.
- To work in partnership with service users with complex mental health needs and their carers, as part of a multi-professional care planning approach.
- To provide support, education, and monitoring for service users in relation to medications prescribed by the early Intervention team prescriber.
- To assist in the development of the Nursing Team, offer supervision to Band 3 Health Care Assistants, work with other agencies to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
- To champion health and wellbeing within the staff team.
Key Tasks
- Undertake a comprehensive physical health nursing assessment as detailed in guidance for service users experiencing SMI including First Episode Psychosis. This will include blood sampling, recording ECG’s, monitoring prescribed medication, and following guidance for treatment with antipsychotic medication.
- To support people to develop and achieve the outcomes of their Health Care plan, working with other agencies to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
- Provide a range of health and wellbeing information and support to service users and their families. This will include advice and information relating to healthy eating, exercise, weight management, smoking and substance misuse.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the individual thereby maintaining and enhancing close professional working relationships.
- To work with individuals and their families at a variety of venues including patients' own homes, hospital bases and a range of community settings.
- To record and maintain all professional, personal, and clinical information of patients in a confidential manner according to the current confidentiality Policy of the Trust and in line with current IT systems and Trust Policies.
- Support junior staff who escalate concerns raised by patients in their clinics—such as Safeguarding/Medicine Management/Physical health concerns.
- Undertake regular supervision and PDR in accordance with Trust policy.
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About the Employer
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
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We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation. View our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Michelle Daniels
- Job title: Team Manager
- Email address: michelle.daniels@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07971084925
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